Chicken Noodle Soup
Beyond its delicious flavors and warming embrace, this timeless classic carries with it a deeper narrative of healing, both for the body and the soul. Today, I invite you on a journey through the heartwarming tale of Chicken Noodle Soup’s transformative properties. Few dishes hold the same soothing power as a steaming bowl of Chicken Noodle Soup. The Magic of Chicken Noodle Soup Chicken Noodle Soup isn’t just food; it’s medicine for the soul. From the tender pieces of chicken to the hearty vegetables and comforting noodles, every ingredient plays a role in nurturing both the body and the spirit. But it’s not just the physical nourishment that makes this soup special—it’s the intangible comfort it brings, like a warm hug on a cold day. Pin Print Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe by Victor MikellServings 4 servingsPrep time 15 minutesCooking time 1 hr 30 minutesCalories 535 kcal Ingredients 2 bone-in split chicken breasts 3 Tbsp Olive Oil 4-5 medium carrots, chopped 1/2 bunch of celery, chopped 2 yellow onions, chopped 6 (ish) cloves of garlic (always measure garlic with your heart) 1 tsp freshly cracked pepper 1 Tbsp Italian Seasoning 1 bay leaf salt, to taste 8 cups of water 6 oz of egg noodles Directions Chop onion and mince garlic (I won’t tell if you use minced jar-lick). Add onions, garlic and olive oil to your pot and sauté. While the onions and garlic are doing their thing, wash, peel, and chop your carrots and celery. Add the celery and carrots when the onions become translucent, and continue to sauté for several minutes. Use your hands to remove the skin from the chicken breasts and clean any remaining fat. Place the chicken in the pot with the sautéed vegetables add of your pepper, Italian seasoning, and your bay leaf and 8 cups of water. Cover your pot and bring to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, keep the pot covered and turn the heat to low and simmer for one hour. Simmer means that the surface of the liquid is slightly moving and bubbling . If the surface is still your heat is too low and the chicken will be tough. After an hour remove the chicken, and fork shred the chicken. I like to leave it a little chunky, which provides a heartier texture. Now we salt the remaining broth. Start with roughly 2 1/2 teaspoons and continue from there. Turn the heat back up to high and when it reaches a rolling boil add your egg noodles and completely ignoring the instructions on the bag, boil for no longer than 6 – 7 minutes. When the noodles are done, return the chicken to the pot and serve! Culinary Reflections In the tapestry of family recipes, there’s often one dish that transcends mere sustenance, weaving together memories, flavors, and emotions into a masterpiece of culinary tradition. For me, that dish isChicken Noodle Soup—a timeless treasure that nourishes not only the body but also the soul. As I prepare this, I find myself reflecting on the time spent, as a child, with my grandmother making this dish with dumplings, chicken legs and love. follow us on instagram for more recipes